Ed McMahon

Biography

Edward Leo Peter "Ed" McMahon, Jr. (March 6, 1923 – June 23, 2009) was an American comedian, game show host and announcer. He is most famous for his work on television as Johnny Carson's announcer and sidekick on The Tonight Show from 1962 to 1992. He also hosted the original version of the talent show Star Search from 1983 to 1995. He co-hosted TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes with Dick Clark from 1982 to 1986. He also presented sweepstakes for the direct marketing company American Family Publishers (not, as is commonly believed, its main rival Publishers Clearing House). McMahon annually co-hosted the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. He performed in numerous television commercials, most notably for Budweiser. In the 1970s and 1980s, he anchored the team of NBC personalities conducting the network's coverage of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. McMahon appeared in several films, including The Incident, Fun With Dick and Jane, Full Moon High, and Butterfly, as well as briefly in the film version of Bewitched. According to Entertainment Weekly, McMahon is considered one of the greatest "sidekicks".

Known For

The Simpsons

Family Guy

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Scrubs

The Mike Douglas Show

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Full House

All Movies (50)

• Something in the Air: The Words Four Two Story2024 · as Self (Archive Footage)
• Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas2008 · as Narrator
• Game Show Moments Gone Bananas2008 · as Self (archive footage)
• Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project2007 · as Self
• The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians2007
• The Best of Carson, Volume 12006
• Carson Country2006
• The Weather Man2005 · as Himself
• Bewitched2005 · as Ed McMahon
• Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer2003 · as Self
• The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s2002
• The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s2002 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years2002 · as Self
• The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years2002 · as Self (archive footage)
• Frank Sinatra Memorial2000 · as Self
• Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club1999 · as Self
• Pitch People1999 · as Self
• Television: The First Fifty Years1999 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Vegas Connection1999 · as Al Ross
• Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time1998 · as Self
• Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's1998 · as Self
• Safety Patrol!1998 · as Grandpa Bozell
• Just Write1997 · as Luncheon Chairman
• 'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home1996 · as Self
• Love Affair1994 · as Self
• Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '60s & '70s: Heeere's Johnny!1994 · as Self
• Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs!1994 · as Self
• Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night1994 · as Self
• Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell1994 · as Self
• Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade1992 · as Self - Host
• Mickey's 60th Birthday1988 · as Self
• The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years1986 · as Self (archive footage)
• Butterfly1982 · as Mr. Gillespie
• Full Moon High1981 · as Dad - Col. William P. Walker
• The Star Maker1981 · as Lou Parker
• Gridlock1980 · as Henry Sherman
• The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story1980 · as Marvin 'Marv' Jordan
• The Kid from Left Field1979 · as Fred Walker
• Legends of the Super Heroes1979 · as Self
• Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II1978
• Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic1978 · as Self - Host
• Lucy Calls the President1977 · as Floyd Whittaker
• US Against the World1977 · as Self - Host
• The Last Remake of Beau Geste1977 · as Arab Horseman
• Fun with Dick and Jane1977 · as Charlie Blanchard
• Bob Hope's World of Comedy1976 · as Self (archive footage)
• Slaughter's Big Rip-Off1973 · as Duncan
• Swing Out, Sweet Land1970 · as Narrator (voice) / Bartender
• The Incident1967 · as Bill Wilks
• Dementia1955 · as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

All TV Shows (74)

• The New York Times Presents2020 · as Self (archive footage)
• Biography: Comedy Icons2019 · as Self
• Celebrity Family Feud2008 · as Self
• Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up2006
• The Tony Danza Show2004 · as Self
• Dog Whisperer2004 · as Self - Owner of Gus
• Dog Whisperer2004 · as Self
• Higglytown Heroes2004
• Alf's Hit Talk Show2004
• Las Vegas2003 · as Ed McMahon
• E!'s 1012003 · as Self
• The New Tom Green Show2003 · as Self
• Jimmy Kimmel Live!2003 · as Self - Guest Co-Host
• That '80s Show2002 · as Ed McMahon
• Scrubs2001 · as Ed McMahon
• Popular1999 · as Ed McMahon
• Family Guy1999 · as Ed McMahon (voice)
• Cow and Chicken1997 · as Governor #1 / Eugene Oregon / Beaver #5 (voice)
• The Tom Show1997 · as Charles 'Charlie' Dickerson
• I Am Weasel1997 · as Governor #1 / Eugene Oregon / Beaver #5 (voice)
• Just Shoot Me!1997 · as Ed McMahon
• Sabrina, the Teenage Witch1996 · as Ed McMahon
• Bruno the Kid1996
• Suddenly Susan1996 · as Ed McMahon
• Malcolm & Eddie1996
• Muppets Tonight1996 · as Self
• Pinky and the Brain1995 · as Ed McMahon (voice)
• Star Search1995
• Burke's Law1994 · as Hank Whittaker
• Late Night with Conan O'Brien1993 · as Self - Guest
• Late Night with Conan O'Brien1993 · as Self (archive footage)
• Living Single1993 · as Himself
• The Larry Sanders Show1992 · as Ed McMahon
• The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1992
• Adventures in Wonderland1992 · as Ed McMahon
• Nurses1991
• The Simpsons1989 · as Ed McMahon (voice)
• Baywatch1989
• Roseanne1988
• LIVE with Kelly and Mark1988
• Sidewalks Entertainment1988
• Full House1987
• ALF1986 · as Ed McMahon
• Amazing Stories1985 · as Ed McMahon
• Puttin' on the Hits1984 · as Host
• TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes1984 · as Self
• Newhart1982
• The Nashville Palace1981
• Legends of the Superheroes1979 · as Host
• CHiPs1977 · as Ed McMahon
• The Captain and Tennille1976 · as Self - Guest
• The Jacksons1976 · as El mismo
• The Sonny and Cher Show1976
• Ellery Queen1975 · as Lamont Franklin
• The Midnight Special1972 · as Self
• The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour1971
• The Flip Wilson Show1970 · as Self
• The Barbara McNair Show1969 · as Self
• Here's Lucy1968 · as Ed McMahon
• Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In1968 · as Self (uncredited)
• Snap Judgment1967 · as Host
• Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre1963 · as Self
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self - Announcer
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self - Substitute Host & Announcer
• The Merv Griffin Show1962 · as Self
• The Mike Douglas Show1961 · as Self
• Kraft Music Hall1958 · as Self
• Kraft Music Hall1958 · as Self - Host
• Concentration1958 · as Host
• Two for the Money1952
• Today1952 · as Self
• The Bob Hope Show1950 · as Self
• What's My Line?1950 · as Self - Mystery Guest
• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade1948